First Speaker: Philip Goglas II has worked with the Dystonia Advocacy
Network for over 2 years where he has worked on ensuring
dystonia’s inclusion in the Department of Defense Peer-Reviewed Medical
Research Program and has been DAN’s representative on the Hill. Prior to joining the Health and Medicine Counsel of
Washington, Phil worked for Rep.
Peter King (R-NY) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY)
giving him direct knowledge of the legislative process. Phil
graduated from the University of Maryland, College
Park with a B.A. in Government and Politics where he was
involved with the Terps football team. A New York native, Phil is an
avid New York Mets fan and can be found cheering them on at Nationals Park
every time they are in town.

Mr. Goglas’ Topic: Mr. Goglas will speak on the current Capital Hill legislative agenda
as it affects the dystonia community.____________________________________________________________________________________

Second Speaker: Melanie Nupp is a Functional Nutritionist offering Private Functional
Nutrition Consultations for people with chronic conditions whose symptoms are
getting in the way of them fully living their lives. She helps people to
alleviate chronic symptoms, to better understand what's going on in their
bodies, and to gain confidence and clarity around what to eat. After
experiencing many chronic health concerns of her own, Melanie had a
transformational experience when she was able to make connections between what
she was eating, how her body was working, and how she felt. Melanie loves
helping other people connect the dots for themselves so they can also experience
the transformational power of food. Melanie believes that what you eat
can make a difference in how you feel and that each of us has the power to
positively impact our own health. Melanie lives in Montgomery County,
Maryland with her husband and 2-year-old daughter who loves to make cameo
appearances in Melanie's weekly nutrition videos!

Ms. Nupp’s Topic: Functional
Nutrition and Chronic Illness

At this presentation, you will learn specific
strategies you can implement on a daily basis to support your body’s optimal
functioning so that you can feel your best and live your life to the
fullest. Functional Nutrition uses targeted food, supplement, and daily
lifestyle modifications as healing agents to improve and enhance the
functioning of your various body systems. What this means for you is
alleviation of chronic symptoms so that you can feel better. Come and
learn more about how nutrition is key to unlocking your body’s natural healing
potential.

Metro Directions to Holy Cross Hospital Holy
Cross Hospital is located five blocks from the Forest Glen (Red Line) Metro
station. From the station, cross Georgia Avenue then walk five blocks down
Forest Glen Road. Hospital is on the right.